Associate Scientist II, Delivery Biology

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist II in Delivery Biology to support our efforts focused on improving the cellular delivery of nucleic acid–based therapeutics. This is a lab-based role at our Cambridge site.

About the role

The successful candidate will play a key part in generating high-quality in vitro and ex vivo data to support delivery biology programs in a highly matrixed, cross-functional research environment. The individual will need excellent collaboration and communication skills to work collaboratively across the research department.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an interdisciplinary team focused on expanding targeted delivery into new cell types and tissues.
• Establish and execute cell-based in vitro and ex vivo assays.
• Work collaboratively with tissue leads to help identify new cells and tissues to enable productive delivery of targeted oligonucleotides.
• Analyze, document, and interpret experimental data with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Transparently communicate results with key stakeholders throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• BS or MS with 1-3 years of experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Industry experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Demonstrated expertise in in vitro cell biology techniques and cell-based assays such as cell culture, transfections, imaging, qPCR, and flow cytometry.
• Experience with tissue processing and primary cell isolation.
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, matrixed research environment.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) are essential.

Pay

U.S. Pay Range: $67,600.00 - $101,400.00

The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Lifestyle reimbursement program.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks.
• Generous family resources and leave.

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics – a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possible and are just at the beginning of what’s possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture, and commitment to people.